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- 27 Apr 2024, 07:58
- Forum: Deployments
- Topic: Exercise Steadfast Defender 24.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 659
- 24 Apr 2024, 23:43
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Apache Attack Helicopter (British Army Air Corps)
- Replies: 615
- Views: 217925
Re: Apache Attack Helicopter (British Army Air Corps)
Army and RAF helicopter fleet join Nato's largest exercise since the Cold War A fleet of British Army and Royal Air Force helicopters, including the new upgraded Apache model, will be taking on an important role in the next step of Nato's largest exercise since the Cold War. Nine new Apache AH-64E a...
- 24 Apr 2024, 19:02
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
- Replies: 2826
- Views: 750503
Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
A significant milestone in the modernisation of our artillery was reached today, following a landmark defence agreement with Germany. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Scholz announced our collaboration with Germany on the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) 52 calibre Wheeled Artille...
- 24 Apr 2024, 07:35
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2433
- Views: 542543
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
Reaction to Ajax, combat ready HQ.
British Army in Sweden | Ajax: The New Generation of Armoured Fighting Vehicles | Soldier Reacts.
British Army in Sweden | Ajax: The New Generation of Armoured Fighting Vehicles | Soldier Reacts.
- 03 Apr 2024, 17:41
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Current & Future Amphibious Capability - General Discussion
- Replies: 6182
- Views: 1876991
- 28 Mar 2024, 16:39
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
- Replies: 8504
- Views: 2206034
- 27 Mar 2024, 12:47
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2433
- Views: 542543
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
"Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge has also confirmed 93 Ajax vehicles will be ready for service this year"
https://www.forces.net/technology/land- ... -each-year
https://www.forces.net/technology/land- ... -each-year
- 26 Mar 2024, 18:12
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1996
- Views: 571703
Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
T45 destroyers, T26 & T31 frigates will be fitted with enhanced decoy launchers.
- 26 Mar 2024, 13:47
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Airbus A400M Atlas (RAF)
- Replies: 394
- Views: 161793
Re: Airbus A400M Atlas (RAF)
An A400M airdropped over 10 tonnes of food supplies into Gaza on Monday, as part of international efforts to provide life-saving assistance to civilians.
- 25 Mar 2024, 16:44
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: NLAW (Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) (British Army)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6937
Re: NLAW (Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) (British Army)
British troops in Lithuania demonstrating the NLAW anti-tank weapon Weapons and Kit. Nlaw manufacturer Thales sees weapons production double due to Ukraine 25th March 2024 at 10:30am Production at Thales UK weapons plant has doubled and is set to double again following Russia’s war in Ukraine. https...
- 15 Mar 2024, 06:49
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2433
- Views: 542543
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
UK Outlines Measures to Boost British Army Ajax Armoured Vehicle Program Delivery Rate.
https://armyrecognition.com/defense_new ... _rate.html
https://armyrecognition.com/defense_new ... _rate.html
- 09 Mar 2024, 16:21
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 439953
- 06 Mar 2024, 00:04
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2433
- Views: 542543
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
"Firing on the move has been really successful."
Ajax, the British Army’s new generation of armoured fighting vehicles has been put through its paces.
During cold weather trials in Sweden, temperatures reached -38C .
Ajax, the British Army’s new generation of armoured fighting vehicles has been put through its paces.
During cold weather trials in Sweden, temperatures reached -38C .
- 05 Mar 2024, 17:09
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2433
- Views: 542543
- 03 Mar 2024, 08:35
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
- Replies: 8504
- Views: 2206034
- 03 Mar 2024, 08:30
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 439953
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
HMS St Albans is returning to sea after a four-year refit at His Majesty's Naval Base Plymouth. The Type-23 frigate shines like new, thanks to the extensive work completed during the overhaul. As the ship undergoes simulated sea exercises with seasoned sailors guiding the new recruits, it marks a cr...
- 28 Feb 2024, 12:40
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Jackal and Coyote MWMIK (Army)
- Replies: 193
- Views: 64645
Re: Jackal and Coyote MWMIK (Army)
I can understand the benefits of an open top design in Afghanistan especially when enemy drones were less of an issue, but do these vehicles actually have a viable use case in Europe? Feels like a contract placed in order to keep a British manufacturer afloat for a few more years. The Jackal is ope...
- 28 Feb 2024, 04:26
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Jackal and Coyote MWMIK (Army)
- Replies: 193
- Views: 64645
- 27 Feb 2024, 19:43
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
- Replies: 2433
- Views: 542543
Re: Ajax Armoured Vehicles (British Army)
“2,118 CT40 rounds have been fired by Ajax on the move as of 8 February 2024.”
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ajax-fi ... t-on-move/
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/ajax-fi ... t-on-move/
- 22 Feb 2024, 06:31
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
- Replies: 894
- Views: 327832
Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
The harsh winter of Swedish Lapland is the ideal location for:
3 Ranger to conduct Arctic training
Royal School of Artillery training on Archer
Ajax testing in wintry conditions
3 Ranger to conduct Arctic training
Royal School of Artillery training on Archer
Ajax testing in wintry conditions
- 18 Feb 2024, 21:16
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
- Replies: 2826
- Views: 750503
Re: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
There's kit in Boxer and Ajax which the public aren't privy to.
- 17 Feb 2024, 22:14
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
- Replies: 2826
- Views: 750503
- 17 Feb 2024, 07:14
- Forum: Deployments
- Topic: Exercise Steadfast Defender 24.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 659
Re: Exercise Steadfast Defender 24.
Several British Army convoys of Ridgeback & Mastiff protected patrol vehicles, bridge transporters, engineering vehicles and more travel through Hampshire, UK for loading onto ships en route to major NATO Exercise Steadfast Defender.
- 15 Feb 2024, 17:39
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
- Replies: 894
- Views: 327832
Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
British Gunners take aim and fire Swedish Archer for the first time.
https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events ... Innovation
https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events ... Innovation
- 15 Feb 2024, 07:19
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Archer Class Patrol & Training Vessel (PBR) (RN)
- Replies: 133
- Views: 62701
Re: Archer Class Patrol & Training Vessel (PBR) (RN)
For weeks at a time, a crew of five must live on board one of the Royal Navy's smallest ships. But what is it like for them while they're at sea?
The Archer-class P2000 fast patrol boat has multi-purpose rooms, and cosy spaces in keeping with its size.
The Archer-class P2000 fast patrol boat has multi-purpose rooms, and cosy spaces in keeping with its size.